Is the Logitech Touch easy to use

[pwood]

I dont have a library of ripped lossless files yet but now the Touch is out I am tempted to get one. I wanted a simple interface with my Hifi that did not require PC turned on all the time and only Sonos kit fitted the bill but price is rather more than the Touch. I like the idea of internet radio as it opens a whole lot of music choice and this is one area where i am unsure on ease of use as the other half would like something that is quick to use and not complicated. Can anyone who has one describe how it works in simple terms.

Thanks in advance.

[Stratmangler]

Well I don't have a Touch (yet) but I did have a chance to see/play with/listen to Ali's Squeezebox Touch over the weekend, and all I can say is it looks to be quite straightforward to set up, and use is as simple as a menu system can be.

The sound of the analogue outputs is very, very good, and if you want to use an external DAC that sounds great too.

Buy with confidence

[Ali Tait]

It's so easy it's untrue.I've never owned a streamer of any kind,and I ain't a computer boffin,but 10 minutes after connecting it to my system I was playing music.I use mine with a Drobo connected directly,so I only need to use a pc if I want to add more music to the Drobo.I used EAC to rip FLAC files,and you can set EAC to store the music on your drive however you want.

You can use the screen to control it,but if you your system in at the other end of the room,you can use an application on a smartphone-ipeng for the iphone for instance,though I'm using squeezecommander on my Android G1,which is great,you can browse your music,and make up playlists,or just pick out individual tracks or albums to play.

It sounds pretty good feeding your amp from the analogue outs,but will improve with a good dac,plus it supports up to 24/96 files,so you can play hi rez stuff,which I find significantly better than 16/44.1 cd files.It's a great sounding piece of kit,and a no brainer at the price.I won't be going back to cd.

[pwood]

Thanks for the replies folks especially from the lad up the road from me

Anyone used internet radio on it yet. I read somewhere there are high res stations out there but cant find the link again The reason I ask is I was messing about with 365.com last night and was impressed with the content.

[Ali Tait]

I've had a quick go,but nothing serious as I've been mucking about with hi rez files.Drop me a PM if you'd like to try the Touch out,you're welcome to visit.

[Ali Tait]

BTW,if anyone has links to hi rez internet stations,could they post them up please?

[pwood]

I've had a quick go,but nothing serious as I've been mucking about with hi rez files.Drop me a PM if you'd like to try the Touch out,you're welcome to visit.

Thanks for the offer to see it in operation Ali. I am gonna get one of these methinks as the more I explore the the capabilities the more it seems a great buy for the money. Birthday looms and I need a gadget fix so the Touch should keep me busy.

By Hi Rez I meant more than the standard low rate from the like of BBC. This thread on headfi is the best i have found so far albeit rather old thread now.

[Ali Tait]

Cheers,I'll have a look.

[Canetoad]

Try this site:

http://www.digitalradiotech.co.uk/br...rnet_radio.htm

[Marco]

Hey, you've got a Dunfermline buddy to play with now, Ali!

Welcome to AOS 'Canetoad' - what's your proper first name?

When you get a chance, could you please pop into the Welcome area and introduce yourself. Use one of the threads there as a template for what is required (system details, music tastes, etc).

Cheers!

Marco.